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Lump Breaker

The Momentum Series Lump Breaker is engineered to efficiently reduce agglomerates and oversized materials into manageable, uniform particles. With a compact footprint, easy-to-clean design and consistent throughput, this unit integrates seamlessly into new or existing systems for a wide range of dry bulk solids applications.

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Features

High Capacity, Low Power

Efficient size reduction with minimal energy use and maximum throughput.

Sanitary, Easy-to-Clean

Toolless disassembly, cantilevered shaft and removable screens.

Precise Particle Size Control

Easily positioned before or after mixers, mills, or dryers to optimize material flow.

Dust-Tight Construction

Maintains strict hygiene and prevents airborne contamination.

Custom Configurations

Available with loading hoppers, side inlets and support frames.

Industries where Lump Breakers are used

Lump Breakers are ideal for industries that require consistent material sizing and reliable rework capabilities.

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Material Processing Solutions for Every Step

Akona offers reliable lump breakers, but that is just one part of what we do. We also provide a full range of equipment to support your entire material processing journey, including bulk bag unloaders, fillers, conveyors and more. Watch our animated video to see how our equipment integrates and works together seamlessly.

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Capacity Range – Application dependent

Standard MOC – 316L stainless steel

Surface Finishes – #4 polish, 180 grit, electropolished

Drive Type – Shaft-mounted with helical gear reducer

Controls – Canonical iNCONTROL™ system

Certifications – cGMP, USDA, FDA, 3-A (as applicable)

We offer a full range of replacement parts for our lump breakers to help maintain optimal performance and extend the life of the lump breaker. Our service maintenance team will also work with your engineers to troubleshoot your equipment and keep your equipment running.

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iNCONTROL™ – Integrated automation, recipe control, safety interlocks

Drives & Motors – Shaft-mounted, inverter-ready, explosion-proof variants

Covers & Ports – Hinged access doors with safety interlocks

Materials of Construction – Standard 316L stainless; other options available

Loading Hoppers – For continuous or batch feeding

Support Structures – Floor stands, mezzanine mounts, or integrated platforms

Custom Screens – Mesh sizes selected to meet product specifications

Wet Cleaning Ports – For clean-in-place or manual sanitation

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Lump Breakers help streamline processes by reducing material size, enhancing flowability and supporting consistent downstream operations.

Dry powder deagglomeration – Eliminates clumps in food, pharma and chemical powders.

Pre-processing for mixing or drying – Ensures uniform particle size for downstream equipment.

Tablet or block rework – Breaks compressed product for reintroduction into batch.

Powder reclaim – Enables efficient reuse of out-of-spec product.

Size conditioning – Improves solubility and flow during bulk handling.

Pre-milling – Reduces oversized materials to feed mills consistently.

Q: What types of materials are best suited for lump breaking?
A: Lump breakers work best on dry, free-flowing powders, agglomerates and granules that need sizing before downstream processing or packaging.

Q: How is particle size controlled?
A: Screen mesh size determines the final particle output. Multiple mesh options are available for different applications.

Q: Is the unit sanitary and easy to clean?
A: Yes. The cantilever shaft, quick-release components and optional washdown features support sanitary environments and fast turnaround.

Q: Can it be integrated into a continuous production line?
A: Yes. The lump breaker is designed for inline installation and performs well before mixers, dryers or mills.

Q: Does it support clean-in-place (CIP) or wet cleaning?
A: Yes. Wet clean-out ports and tool-less access make the unit compatible with CIP protocols where required.

Q: What’s the power requirement?
A: Lump breakers operate efficiently on low-horsepower drives and can be configured to suit your specific process needs.

Lump Breaker

Lump Breaker

Features

High Capacity, Low Power

Sanitary, Easy-to-Clean

Precise Particle Size Control

Dust-Tight Construction

Custom Configurations

Industries where Lump Breakers are used

Food and Beverage

Pharmaceuticals Inudstry

Powder Materials

Plastics & Polymer Materials

Material Processing Solutions for Every Step

Technical Data

Parts & Service

Optional Upgrades

Applications

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